19 Del. Admin. Code §§ 1331-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 12, June 1, 2024

Section 1331-6.0 - Formal Pleadings Not Required

6.1 No formal pleading or formal statement of claim or formal answer shall be required of any party to any action before the Board. However, each person making written request for a hearing shall file with the Department, on forms to be promulgated by the Department, as referenced in Rule 5, a statement giving substantially information requested on said forms.

6.2 If any time after the filing of a petition, including during the progress of any hearing, it shall appear to the Board that persons other than those named or referred to in the petition are, or may be entitled to receive or may be liable to pay compensation, the Board may inquire into and ascertain the rights and liabilities of such parties upon notice to all such parties in interest. The Board may require additional information from any party appearing before the Board to assist in adequately ascertaining the rights and liabilities of such parties. In determining the rights of all such parties, the Board may amend the title of the petition in such a manner as may be right and proper. Either party may, upon motion to the Board pursuant to Rule 8, join other entities to include, but not limited to, other employers or insurance carriers.

1 DE Reg. 938 (1/1/98)
15 DE Reg. 854 (12/01/11)